Frequently Asked Questions

If you have chest pain, shortness of breath, head trauma, or have loss of consciousness, go directly to an E.R. or call 911.

General Information

What makes Sickday different?

We’re very affordable and we take the time to provide highly personalized care.

According to The New York Times, the average cost of a house call in 2013 "is around $500 a visit." Some services charge nearly $700. We charge just $275, and it’s reimbursed by most insurance providers.

Within 60–90 minutes of your call, we’re at your door. We spend time with you listening, discussing, diagnosing, and treating your condition. During that time, we can also prescribe medications, order any lab tests or x-rays you may need, or refer you to specialists or alternative treatments if necessary.

Then, the next day, we check back with you to see how you’re doing and to answer any follow-up questions. Most of our patients don’t want to—or can’t—wait hours at a clinic or weeks for a doctor appointment, and prefer our prompt, personal medical attention.

Do you take appointments?

No, but we’ll be at your door within 60–90 minutes. Just call us at (212) SICKDAY about an hour before you want to see us.

Do you prescribe medications?

Yes, we prescribe medications as needed to treat your condition.

Services and Treatment

Can you treat me in my office?

Absolutely. We’re an at-your-door service, so we’ll see you wherever you happen to need us.

What parts of New York do you cover?

In order to keep our cost affordable and our response time to a minimum, we only visit patients in New York City.

Do you treat patients of all ages?

We treat patients ages one and older.

Should I call Sickday in an emergency?

If you’re having a medical emergency, please stop reading this and go directly to the emergency room or dial 911.

Sickday isn’t an emergency room replacement and we don’t treat patients experiencing chest pains, shortness of breath, or head trauma—these are serious conditions that may require immediate hospitalization.